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July 21, 2025 · Piper PA28 181 · N4187U

San Juan, PR

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Juan, PR
Aircraft
Piper PA28 181 (1998)
Tail Number
N4187U
Operator
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA275

The student pilot reported that the accident flight was her second solo flight, and she had accumulated 0.6 hours of solo experience during her previous solo flight. She added that her flight instructor told her that she could practice soft and short field takeoffs if she felt comfortable. During the accident flight, she was attempting a soft field takeoff technique. After liftoff, the airplane drifted left and the student pilot attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane stalled left and impacted a parking lot. Both of the airplane’s wings and the fuselage sustained substantial damage during the accident. Postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures, nor did the student pilot report any. Review of an airport video recording confirmed that the airplane took off in an extreme nose high attitude before it yawed left and stalled.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s excessing pitch attitude during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that the accident flight was her second solo flight, and she had accumulated 0.6 hours of solo experience during her previous solo flight. She added that her flight instructor told her that she could practice soft and short field takeoffs if she felt comfortable. During the accident flight, she was attempting a soft field takeoff technique. After liftoff, the airplane drifted left and the student pilot attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane stalled left and impacted a parking lot. Both of the airplane’s wings and the fuselage sustained substantial damage during the accident. Postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures, nor did the student pilot report any. Review of an airport video recording confirmed that the airplane took off in an extreme nose high attitude before it yawed left and stalled.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:48 AST
Nearest AirportFernando Luis Ribas Dominicci (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length5539 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 181
Tail NumberN4187U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInter American University of Puerto Rico
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time10:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data